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Judges 1:7 · KJV

"And Adoni-bezek said, Threescore and ten kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered their meat under my table: as I have done, so God hath requited me. And they brought him to Jerusalem, and there he died."

King James Version

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Passage Context

5And they found Adoni-bezek in Bezek: and they fought against him, and they slew the Canaanites and the Perizzites.
6But Adoni-bezek fled; and they pursued after him, and caught him, and cut off his thumbs and his great toes.
7And Adoni-bezek said, Threescore and ten kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered their meat under my table: as I have done, so God hath requited me. And they brought him to Jerusalem, and there he died.
8Now the children of Judah had fought against Jerusalem, and had taken it, and smitten it with the edge of the sword, and set the city on fire.
9And afterward the children of Judah went down to fight against the Canaanites, that dwelt in the mountain, and in the south, and in the valley.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you perceive justice in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to face consequences?

3

When have you seen justice served in your experiences?

Life Application

justice

Consider how you can promote fairness in your community.

consequences

Reflect on your actions and their potential outcomes.

People in This Verse

Adoni-bezekOT

Adoni-bezek was a Canaanite king known for his cruelty and pride. His defeat and punishment serve as a lesson on the consequences of one's actions.

First appearance: Judges 1:5

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

Jerusalem, a city of great significance in biblical history, became the capital of Israel and a central place of worship.

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